Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

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Updated November 05, 2024

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Canopy Wine Lounge

4.9

4.9 (101)

$50 and over

Wine Bar

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Canopy Wine Lounge is a driving source for wine & community no matter where your palate takes you. To curate this lounge, a partnership formed between longtime Palm Springs local Noah Mamet and the owner of our 15 unique winery properties around the globe. Our decor is a modern take on the popular design of the 1950's, using clean lines, pops of color, and various textured fabrics and fixtures.

To accent our wine bar, we have a custom-built clay amphora where our in-house winemaker will be fermenting and ageing a Californian rosé. Glowing fireplace features highlight our meticulously curated selection of desert plants. Our food bites are meant to be paired with quality-driven wines and lively conversation between friends.

Top review

Melissa

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful little spot for great food and good wine. My new favorite spot in Palm Springs

Freddies Kitchen at the Cole

4.9

4.9 (215)

$31 to $50

French / American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

A modern French Bistro serving fresh, French California cuisine with global flavors in a casual, social, and welcoming atmosphere.
Chef Frederic takes the best locally grown and sourced food, mixes it with his creativity, and re-imagines it into perfect bites prepared with love.
Located at the remodeled Cole Hotel, a place to gather in Uptown Palm Springs.
We look forward to serving you!

Top review

Ericavip

Dined 4 days ago

What a hidden gem!!! So glad I trusted the reviews I read. In a small, older hotel (the Cole), but so wonderful! We were greeted by the chef, our server was wonderful and the food was outstanding! Would definitely go again when back in town!! Very intimate setting with mouth watering food. Highly recommend!!

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Popular dish

Peppered Elk Medallions

Popular dish

Wild Mushroom Strudel

Experience

A Christmas Eve Dining Experience to Remember!

533 Viet Fusion

4.8

4.8 (268)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

533 is a contemporary Vietnamese Fusion restaurant nestled in Palm Springs, with a full bar. Cooking with the freshest local and organic ingredients is what they're known for. In their mid century modern dinning room, you can enjoy, the popular pink drink, the Thai Basil Lemon drop. Amongst the best sellers you will find the Ahi tuna roll, Chili Braised Osso Buco, Vietnamese Crepe, French Short Ribs and the Pad Thai. The menu also offers plenty of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Voted Best of the Best Vietnamese in Palm Springs!

Top review

Peter

Dined 3 days ago

ITs our go to restaurant for visiting friends and good food

Wally's Desert Turtle

4.8

4.8 (3775)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Rancho Mirage

About the restaurant

"The Finest Dining in the Coachella Valley" Offering a refreshed and re-imagined take on Modern California Cuisine. And the local response has been "Amazing"!

An Official California Dining Destination, Wally's Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage proudly supports local Ranches, Farms and Fisheries committed to the smart-stewardship of the planet through sustainable, earth-friendly and ocean-friendly practices.

The finest local ingredients, impeccable service and exceptional surroundings always make for "A Great Night Out" at Wally's Desert Turtle.

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Taravip

Dined 3 days ago

What a total gem! We are mid 50's and while the typical crowd may be older, we appreciated the excellent service, the owner greeting us at the door and checking on us during dinner, the super professional server, and the outstanding food. Seabass, sole and souffle were amazing!

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Popular dish

Honolulu Tuna Tartare

Popular dish

Cinnamon Carrot Cake

Experience

Christmas Eve at Wally's

Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (4659)

$31 to $50

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant features Progressive American cuisine, including fresh seafood, steaks, and some of Arnie’s great comfort foods. This one-of-a-kind restaurant features many indoor dining options, including multiple private rooms, a beautiful bar and lounge, and an impressive wine room that houses 2,500 bottles with a large table for special events up to 20 guests. The extensive newly remodeled patio (awarded 2022 top 100 outdoor dining restaurants in the country by open table diners) offers live entertainment every night featuring Mark Linford with stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and breathtaking landscape.

Top review

randyb

Dined 1 day ago

Arnies never disappoints ! Always exceptional! Been coming for 22 yrs & always superb. Best patio , dining experience in the desert 👍🩷🩷🩷🩷

The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

4.8

4.8 (1565)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Discover The Steakhouse, Palm Springs’ premier place to dine. Explore an *a la carte* menu featuring perfectly aged prime cuts and fresh seafood – all cooked to perfection. Enjoy the exquisite dining experience of The Steakhouse in the casually elegant indoor atmosphere or amidst incredible views on the Mediterranean inspired outdoor patio. The award-winning wine list will compliment your dining experience.

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Dylon

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful experience food was made perfectly service was 5 star

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4.8

4.8 (2858)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Cuistot offers fine California/French cuisine and is located at the Southwest intersection of Highway 111 and El Paseo. Cuistot has consistently earned top ratings in the Zagat Survey and was named one of six restaurants in the United States to score a perfect 100 for food by the Conde Nast Traveler. Dine under the stars on our beautiful terrace overlooking a desert water oasis or in one of our elegant dining rooms.

Top review

ANTHONYvip

Dined 1 day ago

Chef Bernard's dinners are very special. He is a gem to our desert. We are so lucky to have Cuistot!

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Popular dish

Pork Tenderloin Medallions

Backstreet Bistro Palm Desert

4.7

4.7 (973)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Come and enjoy our fresh and authentic italian cuisine our friendly and family oriented staff is looking forward to provide you with a delightful dining experience on our quaint and comfortable patio . We are looking forward to serve you with our delicious daily specials and our incredible hand selected wine list. You can make reservation by phone or on our website http://www.backstreetbistroelpaseo.com/reservations- . Backstreet Bistro, a place where friends meet friends!

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Janet

Dined 3 days ago

Delightful experience! The food was marvelous and the staff is so caring. The beet salad was wonderful and the chocolate birthday cake they brought was to die for!

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Coral Sushi & Sake Bar

4.7

4.7 (146)

$30 and under

Sushi

La Quinta

About the restaurant

NOW OPEN!

Coral Sushi and Sake Bar is excited to be serving the Coachella Valley. We are a Sushi Bar with a Korean influence in the menu, proudly serving our signature rolls and amazing sake and wine list. Join us for an appetizer and drinks or for a special night out.

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Charlesvip

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

Love love love this place. I had some beautifully fresh bluefin tuna and had their wonderful power trip sushi bowl. The service from Sylvia is always great as she is attentive and very sweet.

Al dente

4.7

4.7 (1084)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Al dente Trattoria - A quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere, has served Palm Springs and international clientele for over 30 years.

Al dente proprietor Kendra Riccio and Executive Chef Oscar Cardenas present an extensive menu of pastas with homemade sauces, beef, veal, and fresh seafood entrées for lunch and dinner in a casual fine dining atmosphere. Located on historic Palm Canyon Drive, downtown Palm Springs, within walking distance to major hotels, convention center, shopping and casinos.

Top review

Jimvip

Dined 2 days ago

We’ve been here several times and each time has been fantastic. Food is wonderful. The service is amazing. A real treat.

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